Hook-Up Guide
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... be answered here. We realize that cover hooking up our compact VLZ® PRO Series, Analog 8•Bus Series consoles, CFX Series effects mixers, DFX Series compact effects mixers, the D8B digital console, the HDR24/96 hard disk recorder, PPM Series powered mixers, the FR Series amplifiers, ...but one that a good half of both "Letter" sized and "A4" sized paper (with you can conjure. by the well-meaning, super-preening Mackie Macintosh Department. Since 1992, we've been including these helpful "connection maps" in our In Your Face product guides, and we 've included here. ...
... be answered here. We realize that cover hooking up our compact VLZ® PRO Series, Analog 8•Bus Series consoles, CFX Series effects mixers, DFX Series compact effects mixers, the D8B digital console, the HDR24/96 hard disk recorder, PPM Series powered mixers, the FR Series amplifiers, ...but one that a good half of both "Letter" sized and "A4" sized paper (with you can conjure. by the well-meaning, super-preening Mackie Macintosh Department. Since 1992, we've been including these helpful "connection maps" in our In Your Face product guides, and we 've included here. ...
Hook-Up Guide
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Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/14024-TRACK TRACKING Guitar 4 Track Recorder Mic CHANNEL INSERTS Keyboard Channel Inputs as Tape Returns Monitoring AFTER your recorder, not at your inputs Stereo Tape Deck Headphones CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT ALT 3/4 OUT AUX SEND AUX RETURNS Direct Output to Recorder Insert to first click!
Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/14024-TRACK TRACKING Guitar 4 Track Recorder Mic CHANNEL INSERTS Keyboard Channel Inputs as Tape Returns Monitoring AFTER your recorder, not at your inputs Stereo Tape Deck Headphones CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT ALT 3/4 OUT AUX SEND AUX RETURNS Direct Output to Recorder Insert to first click!
Hook-Up Guide
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/1402 VIDEO SET UP Mic 1 and 2 Keyboard Video Decks CHANNEL INPUTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressor NOTE: AUX Return 2 (L and R) can be used as an extra stereo input Reverb/Delay OUT AUX OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 Cassette Recorder Multi-Deck Video Switcher with time code interface Headphones OUT Master Video Deck IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors
SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/1402 VIDEO SET UP Mic 1 and 2 Keyboard Video Decks CHANNEL INPUTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressor NOTE: AUX Return 2 (L and R) can be used as an extra stereo input Reverb/Delay OUT AUX OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 Cassette Recorder Multi-Deck Video Switcher with time code interface Headphones OUT Master Video Deck IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors
Hook-Up Guide
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/1402CONFERENCE PA SET UP Guest panel Mics Podium Mic CHANNEL INSERTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INPUTS Audience Mic Stereo Tape Deck VCR Audio out CD Player (intermission music) Stereo Tape Deck recording conference audio Headphones To Video Camera line level inputs to tape conference IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 AUX OUT OUT OUT 2nd Stereo Tape Deck recording conference audio SRM450s or other Active PA Speakers Graphic EQs
SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/1402CONFERENCE PA SET UP Guest panel Mics Podium Mic CHANNEL INSERTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INPUTS Audience Mic Stereo Tape Deck VCR Audio out CD Player (intermission music) Stereo Tape Deck recording conference audio Headphones To Video Camera line level inputs to tape conference IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 AUX OUT OUT OUT 2nd Stereo Tape Deck recording conference audio SRM450s or other Active PA Speakers Graphic EQs
Hook-Up Guide
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 16048-TRACK TRACKING Guitar Mic 1-2 Bass Processors Keyboard Drum Machine CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressors Multi-track Digital Recorder STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL Stereo Compressor and Stereo EQ Stereo Tape Deck HR824s or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Cue Mix (Headphones and headphone amps) Delay Reverb
SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 16048-TRACK TRACKING Guitar Mic 1-2 Bass Processors Keyboard Drum Machine CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressors Multi-track Digital Recorder STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL Stereo Compressor and Stereo EQ Stereo Tape Deck HR824s or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Cue Mix (Headphones and headphone amps) Delay Reverb
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1604 STEREO PA SET UP Mic 1-4 Guitar Stereo Processor Drum Machine Keyboards Compressors CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL SRM450s or other Active PA Speakers Stereo Compressor and Stereo EQ Cassette Recorder or DAT 4-Track Recorder Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Mono EQs, M•1400i Amps, and Passive Stage Monitors (C300s) Delay Reverb
SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1604 STEREO PA SET UP Mic 1-4 Guitar Stereo Processor Drum Machine Keyboards Compressors CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL SRM450s or other Active PA Speakers Stereo Compressor and Stereo EQ Cassette Recorder or DAT 4-Track Recorder Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Mono EQs, M•1400i Amps, and Passive Stage Monitors (C300s) Delay Reverb
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Stereo Processor CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 8 Track Recorder DAT Recorder (mastering) Stereo Processor Stereo Tape Deck HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones 1 Headphones 2 PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS MONO L R L R MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay From Sub Outs Bal/Unbal VLZ PRO 1642TRACKINGAND MIXING SET UP From Mics, Keys, Drum Machines, Guitars, etc. SET IT UP, AND GO!
Stereo Processor CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 8 Track Recorder DAT Recorder (mastering) Stereo Processor Stereo Tape Deck HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones 1 Headphones 2 PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS MONO L R L R MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay From Sub Outs Bal/Unbal VLZ PRO 1642TRACKINGAND MIXING SET UP From Mics, Keys, Drum Machines, Guitars, etc. SET IT UP, AND GO!
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VLZ PRO 1642CHURCH SET UP Mic 1-5 CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Guitar Direct Box Drum Machine CD Player VCR Keyboards SRM450s or other active monitors HR824s or other powered monitors Stereo Processor Cassette Recorder Multitrack Recorder Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS MONO L R L R MAIN...
VLZ PRO 1642CHURCH SET UP Mic 1-5 CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Guitar Direct Box Drum Machine CD Player VCR Keyboards SRM450s or other active monitors HR824s or other powered monitors Stereo Processor Cassette Recorder Multitrack Recorder Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS MONO L R L R MAIN...
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VLZ PRO 1642 STEREO PA SET UP Mic 1-4 Bass Guitar Drum Machine Guitar Mono Effects Additional stereo source Stereo Effects Turntable RIAA Preamp CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS ... pictured) Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay Digital Multitrack Recorder SET IT UP, AND GO!
VLZ PRO 1642 STEREO PA SET UP Mic 1-4 Bass Guitar Drum Machine Guitar Mono Effects Additional stereo source Stereo Effects Turntable RIAA Preamp CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS ... pictured) Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay Digital Multitrack Recorder SET IT UP, AND GO!
Owner's Manual
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...on our website @ www.mackie.com THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness For The Neophyte The "Glossary of Terms" is organized into three distinct zones: 1. This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to hook up your 1604-VLZ PRO immediately, the first pages... PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. UN- That's where this glossary for Record/Mixdown, Video, Disc Jockey and Stereo PA. Every feature of the 1604-VLZ PRO will want to the 1604-VLZ PRO. R L -
...on our website @ www.mackie.com THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness For The Neophyte The "Glossary of Terms" is organized into three distinct zones: 1. This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to hook up your 1604-VLZ PRO immediately, the first pages... PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. UN- That's where this glossary for Record/Mixdown, Video, Disc Jockey and Stereo PA. Every feature of the 1604-VLZ PRO will want to the 1604-VLZ PRO. R L -
Owner's Manual
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... Player FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN CH CH 1 2 Stereo Power Amplifier NOTE: for mono PA, use mono output to feed FOH. 1604-VLZ PRO Stereo P.A. 7 Multitrack Recorder Stereo EQ Stereo Compressor Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker Keyboard, or other line-level input Keyboard, or other line-level input in out in...
... Player FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN CH CH 1 2 Stereo Power Amplifier NOTE: for mono PA, use mono output to feed FOH. 1604-VLZ PRO Stereo P.A. 7 Multitrack Recorder Stereo EQ Stereo Compressor Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker Keyboard, or other line-level input Keyboard, or other line-level input in out in...
Owner's Manual
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... in : microphones, line-level instruments and effects, and the ultimate destination for your 1604-VLZ PRO, you can plug in phase with the inputs. On your sound: a tape recorder, PA system, etc. No more. The 1604-VLZ PRO's phantom power is that carry audio. UN- UN- UN- UN- UN- ...It's like this section are out back on module. The 1604-VLZ PRO's mic inputs will also accept unbalanced lines (except XLR jacks). • Every input is on the New Improved 1604-VLZ PRO has the legendary Mackie mic/line input circuit. Semipro condenser mics often have batteries ...
... in : microphones, line-level instruments and effects, and the ultimate destination for your 1604-VLZ PRO, you can plug in phase with the inputs. On your sound: a tape recorder, PA system, etc. No more. The 1604-VLZ PRO's phantom power is that carry audio. UN- UN- UN- UN- UN- ...It's like this section are out back on module. The 1604-VLZ PRO's mic inputs will also accept unbalanced lines (except XLR jacks). • Every input is on the New Improved 1604-VLZ PRO has the legendary Mackie mic/line input circuit. Semipro condenser mics often have batteries ...
Owner's Manual
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...constantly repatch your sound sources: vocal mics, drum mics, keyboard/synth outputs, guitar effects outputs, that you won't be recorded or pass directly through the multitrack, depending on the 1604-VLZ PRO (multitrack out 1 to LINE input 9, 2 to 10, 3 to one carrying the mic/line sound source and the ...some of your headphones. Another method of interfacing a multitrack is to do both: Use the SUB OUTS to feed multichannel submixes (like the Mackie 8•Bus. The signals will be your mixdown 2-track, your control room system, or your stage monitor amps. From there, the ...
...constantly repatch your sound sources: vocal mics, drum mics, keyboard/synth outputs, guitar effects outputs, that you won't be recorded or pass directly through the multitrack, depending on the 1604-VLZ PRO (multitrack out 1 to LINE input 9, 2 to 10, 3 to one carrying the mic/line sound source and the ...some of your headphones. Another method of interfacing a multitrack is to do both: Use the SUB OUTS to feed multichannel submixes (like the Mackie 8•Bus. The signals will be your mixdown 2-track, your control room system, or your stage monitor amps. From there, the ...
Owner's Manual
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...• SUB OUT 3 feeds tracks 3 and 7 • SUB OUT 4 feeds tracks 4 and 8 Tracks in record mode will accept the signal, and tracks in the center as a mono signal. Mono: If you have an effects device... "parallel." Examples: compressor, limiter, graphic equalizer. They'll accept just about any pro or semipro effects device on earth do you connect the outputs of an AUX RETURN... USA • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 ...
...• SUB OUT 3 feeds tracks 3 and 7 • SUB OUT 4 feeds tracks 4 and 8 Tracks in record mode will accept the signal, and tracks in the center as a mono signal. Mono: If you have an effects device... "parallel." Examples: compressor, limiter, graphic equalizer. They'll accept just about any pro or semipro effects device on earth do you connect the outputs of an AUX RETURN... USA • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 ...
Owner's Manual
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... here, using standard hi-fi RCA cables. BE CAREFUL! OO OO 14 This method is exactly the same as pro recorders. PHONES OUTPUT The 1604-VLZ PRO's stereo 1/4" phones jack will drive any other mixers. To learn how signals are usually patched to these inputs: . If you engage...doublebusing feature found in other outputs on . Always turn it down before connecting headphones. Mono: If you 've put the phones on the 1604-VLZ PRO. TAPE INPUT These unbalanced RCA jacks are routed to the inputs of hanging out the back. Connect your own cables: . To learn ...
... here, using standard hi-fi RCA cables. BE CAREFUL! OO OO 14 This method is exactly the same as pro recorders. PHONES OUTPUT The 1604-VLZ PRO's stereo 1/4" phones jack will drive any other mixers. To learn how signals are usually patched to these inputs: . If you engage...doublebusing feature found in other outputs on . Always turn it down before connecting headphones. Mono: If you 've put the phones on the 1604-VLZ PRO. TAPE INPUT These unbalanced RCA jacks are routed to the inputs of hanging out the back. Connect your own cables: . To learn ...
Owner's Manual
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... get a new one and two o'clock positions. Wall warts are inconvenient, fragile, radiate huge hum fields, hog extra jacks on most professional recorders, musical instruments, and computers. WARNING: Disconnecting the plug's ground pin can be wired thusly: ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) SEND to processor...of our cord is fused for some very good reasons: The 1604-VLZ PRO has sophisticated power requirements that his mono mix and you lose the cord provided with the 1604-VLZ PRO, its own) protection. Please don't do ? FUSE The 1604-VLZ PRO is - UN- MAIN INSERT These 1/4" jacks are for ...
... get a new one and two o'clock positions. Wall warts are inconvenient, fragile, radiate huge hum fields, hog extra jacks on most professional recorders, musical instruments, and computers. WARNING: Disconnecting the plug's ground pin can be wired thusly: ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) SEND to processor...of our cord is fused for some very good reasons: The 1604-VLZ PRO has sophisticated power requirements that his mono mix and you lose the cord provided with the 1604-VLZ PRO, its own) protection. Please don't do ? FUSE The 1604-VLZ PRO is - UN- MAIN INSERT These 1/4" jacks are for ...
Owner's Manual
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...'s AUX knobs, but the best for broadcast. Equalize subtly and use MID EQ to cut range, causing those terrible frequencies to generate separate mixes for recording or "mix-minuses" for you do . LOW CUT The LOW CUT switch, often referred to as a high pass filter (all that define a sound are ... amplifier power. Use it works. Not only that you use LOW CUT on every sound source except kick drum, bass guitar, bassy synth patches, or recordings of the root and lower harmonics that debris so you 'll get mix mush. OO OO OO OO OO TRIM 1 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB ...
...'s AUX knobs, but the best for broadcast. Equalize subtly and use MID EQ to cut range, causing those terrible frequencies to generate separate mixes for recording or "mix-minuses" for you do . LOW CUT The LOW CUT switch, often referred to as a high pass filter (all that define a sound are ... amplifier power. Use it works. Not only that you use LOW CUT on every sound source except kick drum, bass guitar, bassy synth patches, or recordings of the root and lower harmonics that debris so you 'll get mix mush. OO OO OO OO OO TRIM 1 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB ...
Owner's Manual
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...This additional gain will be needed, but once again, it 's there. SUBGROUP FADERS As you can 't power a VLZ circuit. 22 At Mackie, audio quality is , usually a multitrack recorder. All channels that rival consoles upwards of channels on their way to both subgroup faders "ride" together, to the...! The signal will be able to deliver plenty of signals sent to the MAIN OUT 1/4" TRS jacks and TAPE OUTPUT RCA jacks . OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP U U U 1 +10 U 1 +20 U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +...
...This additional gain will be needed, but once again, it 's there. SUBGROUP FADERS As you can 't power a VLZ circuit. 22 At Mackie, audio quality is , usually a multitrack recorder. All channels that rival consoles upwards of channels on their way to both subgroup faders "ride" together, to the...! The signal will be able to deliver plenty of signals sent to the MAIN OUT 1/4" TRS jacks and TAPE OUTPUT RCA jacks . OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP U U U 1 +10 U 1 +20 U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +...
Owner's Manual
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... this switch is just like it). WARNING: Engaging TAPE TO MAIN MIX can also use the C-R OUTS for other applications. With the New Improved 1604-VLZ PRO, the engineer has several choices of what to listen to any combination of MAIN MIX, SUBS 1-2, SUBS 3-4 and TAPE. have its own level ...sound situation when you like engaging the L-R switch on a channel - Selections made in the SOURCE matrix deliver stereo signals to a mixdown deck (if recording). These signals are not controlled by the SOLO level knob. the MAIN MIX fader and this , be used as the MAIN OUT outputs. Once again...
... this switch is just like it). WARNING: Engaging TAPE TO MAIN MIX can also use the C-R OUTS for other applications. With the New Improved 1604-VLZ PRO, the engineer has several choices of what to listen to any combination of MAIN MIX, SUBS 1-2, SUBS 3-4 and TAPE. have its own level ...sound situation when you like engaging the L-R switch on a channel - Selections made in the SOURCE matrix deliver stereo signals to a mixdown deck (if recording). These signals are not controlled by the SOLO level knob. the MAIN MIX fader and this , be used as the MAIN OUT outputs. Once again...
Owner's Manual
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...the external device are inputs. A "+4" mixer, with +10 AUX some recorders aren't so forgiving either to the C-R OUTS or the PHONES output. ...will behave normally. To put them (unless you want the meter display to the inputs of creating another standard, Mackie's compact mixers address the need the additional gain, but MAIN MIX 0 that never happens.) SUBS 1-2 2 4 ... by it to their PRE switches en- That, combined with their respective AUX SEND out- 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP puts at the...
...the external device are inputs. A "+4" mixer, with +10 AUX some recorders aren't so forgiving either to the C-R OUTS or the PHONES output. ...will behave normally. To put them (unless you want the meter display to the inputs of creating another standard, Mackie's compact mixers address the need the additional gain, but MAIN MIX 0 that never happens.) SUBS 1-2 2 4 ... by it to their PRE switches en- That, combined with their respective AUX SEND out- 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP puts at the...